Key Vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Usage (Sentence) |
|---|---|---|
| station | A place where buses or trains stop for people. | We waited at the train station. |
| excited | Feeling very happy and enthusiastic. | The children were excited about the party. |
| waits | To stay where one is until something happens. | He waits for his sister after school. |
| blue | The color of the sky on a clear day. | She has a new blue dress. |
| arrives | To reach a place at the end of a journey. | The train arrives at 10 AM. |
| seat | A thing made or used for sitting on. | Is this seat free? |
| weather | The state of the atmosphere (e.g., hot, cold, sunny). | The weather is beautiful today. |
| different | Not the same as another or each other. | My brother and I have different hobbies. |
| afraid | Feeling fear or anxiety. | Some people are afraid of spiders. |
| woman | An adult female human being. | That woman is my teacher. |
| wrong | Not correct or true. | I think this is the wrong answer. |
| beach | A land of sand or stones next to water. | Let’s go to the beach to swim. |
| surprised | Feeling an unexpected emotion. | I was surprised to see him. |
| worry | To feel anxious about problems. | Don’t worry, everything will be okay. |
| decides | To make a choice. | She decides to study medicine. |
| ocean | A very large area of sea. | The hotel has a great view of the ocean. |
| friend | A person you know well and like. | I’m going to the cinema with my friend. |
| story | An account of people and events. | My grandfather tells great stories. |
| happy | Feeling or showing pleasure. | He was happy to get a new bike. |
| ice cream | A sweet, frozen food made from milk. | My favorite dessert is chocolate ice cream. |
The Story
Maria wanted to visit her friend, Anna. She went to the bus station to take the bus to Anna’s house. Maria was very excited to see her friend. The sign said bus number five goes to the park near Anna’s house, so she waits for that bus.
A big, blue bus arrives. It had the number five on the front. Maria got on the bus and found a good seat near the window. She was happy and looked outside. The weather was very nice and sunny, and the birds were singing in the trees.
After about ten minutes, Maria looked out the window again. The streets and houses looked very different. She did not know this part of the town. She started to feel a little afraid. She saw a kind woman sitting next to her and asked, “Excuse me, is this bus going to the city park?”
The woman smiled and said, “No, dear. I think you are on the wrong bus. This bus goes to the beach.” Maria was very surprised. She had never been to the beach in this town. “Oh no,” Maria said. The woman told her not to worry and that the beach was a beautiful place.
Maria thought for a moment and then she smiled. She decides to stay on the bus. Soon, she could see the big, blue ocean. She called her friend, Anna, and told her the funny story. Anna laughed and said she would come to the beach. It was a mistake, but it was a happy one. Maria bought an ice cream and waited for her friend by the water.
Comprehension Quiz
Type the correct long-form answer (e.g., “Yes, it is” or “No, they are not”). You’ll get instant feedback!
Correct Answers Key
1. No, she was not.
2. No, she was not.
3. No, it did not.
4. No, it was not.
5. No, she did not.
6. No, she did not.
7. No, she was not.
8. No, it was not.
9. No, she did not.
10. No, she did not.
